Description

Our client is a preeminent national law firm that focuses on complex litigation, including the prosecution of securities, corporate governance, antitrust, and consumer actions on behalf of individuals and institutional investors. They are seeking to add a Paralegal to their team in New York.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, BloombergLaw AlphaSense, and other systems;

Proofread and cite-check/fact-check briefs, complaints, and other documents;

Securities filings

Filing documents via NYCEF

Prepare, finalize, and file legal documents;

Assist with retrieval of rules and regulations;

Organize and track case files, and maintain reference files;

Prepare for depositions, hearings, trials and /or client meetings (includes scheduling with multiple parties including outside council and vendors, preparing exhibits, etc.); and

Maintain time entries in iTimeKeep.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree plus 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm;

Must have experience with securities filings

Helpful if you have experience and skills performing cite checking and Bluebooking;

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills;

Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other court-related websites;

Strong proofreading and grammar skills along with a keen eye for detail;

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;

Effectively able to organize and prioritize work, and the ability to work well under pressure;

Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities;

Create Table of Contents and Table of Authorities preferred

Solid word processing skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);

Class action experience is a plus; and

The ability and willingness to work overtime to meet business needs.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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